February is the month of Love. This maybe the shortest month compared to others, but the importance is quite deep. As per Mythological sayings, Cupid, the God of Love, ushers his blessings by pointing arrows at boys and girls to make them fall in love and create a unique bond. This is bondage of heart and mind of two people who become one single soul for ages.
Valentine’s Day is now celebrated across the Globe on 14th of February every year. Every country has different ways of celebrating this day and every person has their own different view towards this, but their focus remains the same. They dedicate a whole week to their valentines by celebrating teddy day, rose day, hug day, promise day etc.- excuse to spend time with the special ones. Valentine’s Day is one such excuse, one such special day totally dedicated to the loved one where nothing else matters.
“Love is indeed magical, before which iron has even melted and fire has come cold”- The Pumpkins
Since it is a couple’s day, one can indulge in trying a hand at surprising each other by making something especially for the Valentine. One of such an item preferred by all on this day is CHOCOLATE.
Let’s take a quick look into its interesting recipe:
INGREDIENTS:
Cocoa powder – 150gm
Powdered sugar – 200gm
Coconut oil – 150ml
Milk powder – 70gm
METHOD:
Sieve the cocoa powder, powdered sugar and milk powder together in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
Place a bowl on double boiler (boil water in a pan and place a heatproof bowl over it). Pour the coconut oil in it and add the sieved mixture slowly so that it does not form any lump. Stir continuously.
When a semi thick consistency is acquired, turn off the heat and pour the liquid into silicon moulds.
Refrigerate this for 2-3 hours.
Take out and preserve in an airtight container.
Enjoy it!!
The singles are not alone. Don’t they worry! We have recipe for them too!
Sharing here one such delicacy- Homemade Chocolate Cheesecake
INGREDIENTS:
Butter (melted) – 35gm
Milk – 35gm
Granulated Sugar – 10gm
Refined Flour – 30gm
Egg yolks – 3
Lemon juice
Cheese Slices
Melted chocolate
Dry fruits
METHOD:
Take the melted butter in a bowl and add milk to it.
Stir with a whisk and add the granulated sugar slowly.
Sieve the flour and add it to the bowl and mix by folding.
Take out the egg whites of 3 eggs in a separate bowl and add the yolks to the batter.
Whisk properly the batter.
Whisk the egg whites, add the lemon juice to it and add sugar at regular intervals. Whisk very well till peaks are formed.
Add the whisked egg whites to the batter and mix by folding.
Take a baking mould and grease the sides with butter.
Put half the batter to it and spread evenly with a spatula.
Put cheese slices and shredded parmesan cheese on top and cover by adding the remaining batter to it.
Add shredded parmesan cheese on top and bake for 60 minutes in a pre heated oven at 150˚C.
Or,
In case one does not have an oven, they can prepare in a pressure cooker without the weight. In that case the cake needs to be cooked in a double boiler. Just check by pressing lightly with your finger on the cake, if it attains back the shape then the cake is fully done.
Take out, cut slices, pour hot melted chocolate over them and sprinkle chopped dry fruits and enjoy!!
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